Iran picks next Supreme Leader after Khamenei, name yet to be announced

2026-03-08 - 10:23

Iran's Assembly of Experts has selected a successor for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his death in joint US-Israeli airstrikes. Members confirmed a majority-approved candidate has been determined, though the name remains undisclosed. This marks a critical transition for Iran, preparing for its second leadership change since the 1979 revolution amid heightened regional tensions.